Honda Awards and Accolades

Over the years, Honda has earned a reputation for producing quality automobiles that are at the forefront of innovation. From loyalty accolades to value awards, Honda is honored to have its vehicles so highly regarded by our customers and the automotive press.

2018 Motor Trend SUV of the Year

The 2018 CR-V has been named Motor Trend’s SUV of the Year thanks to impressive cargo space, efficient fuel economy, and Honda Sensing safety and driver-assistive technology standard on EX and higher models.

2017 Car and Driver’s 10Best Trucks and SUVs

Praised for its versatility and premium features, the 2017 Ridgeline and 2017 CR-V have both made Car and Driver’s 10Best Award list in the compact SUV category.1

2017 U.S. News Best Cars for Teens

The 2017 Honda CR-V was named a Best New Car for Teens by U.S. News & World Report. Safety performance is a priority, and with Honda Sensing standard on the EX trim and above, U.S. News says it’s “one of the best choices for your young driver.”2

2017 U.S. News Best Cars for the Money

The 2017 Honda Fit, HR-V and CR-V have all been named the Best Cars for the Money in their respective categories by U.S News.2

2017 North American Truck of the Year

With innovative features like the In-Bed Trunk®, Dual Action Tailgate and available i-VTM4™ AWD System, it’s no wonder the 2017 Ridgeline has been named 2017 North American Truck of the Year.

2017 AUTOMOBILE All-Star

The 2017 Civic Hatchback Sport has been named an AUTOMOBILE All-Star, saying its 180-hp “turbocharged engine is powerfully elastic yet revvy, and the chassis is balanced and fun to drive at any speed.”3

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

The Honda lineup is full of safety-conscious choices, with the 2017 Accord, Civic, Fit, HR-V, Pilot, Ridgeline and Odyssey all earning top ratings with 5-Star Overall Vehicle Scores from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).4

2017 Car and Driver’s 10Best

The 2017 Accord has earned an unprecedented 31st Car and Driver 10Best award5 – the only vehicle to do so in the magazine’s history. With further design refinements and even more proficient performance, it’s our best Accord ever. Again.

2017 KBB.com Best Buy Award: Overall Winner

The 2017 Honda Civic has been named Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com Best Buy of the Year Overall Winner.6

2017 KBB.com Best Buy of the Year

The 2017 Honda Civic, Accord, and Pilot have been recognized by Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com 2017 Best Buy of the Year in their respective classes.6

KBB.com 10 Most Awarded Cars of 2017

2017 KBB.com Best Resale Value

Honda is well represented on the Best Resale Value Awards, with the 2017 Accord Hybrid, HR-V and Fit being named winners in their class, and the Ridgeline earning Top 10 recognition.7

2017 KBB.com Best Family Cars

The 2017 CR-V, HR-V, Odyssey, and Pilot have been named to the list of 12 Best Family Cars in their respective classes by Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. Each vehicle was praised for impressive safety, functionality, spaciousness, and ingenuity.6

2017 IIHS Top Safety Pick +

The 2017 CR-V, 2017 Ridgeline, and 2017 Pilot with available Honda Sensing™ and LED headlights, and the 2017 Accord Sedan with Honda Sensing™ and projector beam halogen headlights have been awarded the coveted 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in recognition of their superior crash safety performance.

2017 IIHS Top Safety Pick

The following 2017 models with Honda Sensing™ have been awarded the esteemed TOP SAFETY PICK rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in recognition of their excellent safety performance: 2017 Accord Coupe, Civic Coupe and Civic Sedan.